The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of the Össur Rebound dynamic ACL brace on knee kinematics evaluated using dynamic stereo X-ray (DSX) imaging during functional activities. Brace performance will be evaluated before and after ACL reconstruction.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
ACL-reconstruction patients will be issued an Ossur Rebound ACL Brace at the time of enrollment in the study, prior to surgery. They will use this brace throughout their rehab and physical therapy. The intervention (brace) will be applied only to the surgical limb.
Steadman Philippon Research Institute
Vail, Colorado, United States
Dynamic tibiofemoral kinematics during activities of daily living in ACL-deficient knees
This study will use dynamic stereo x-ray (pulsed bi-plane fluoroscopy) to measure the dynamic movements of the tibiofemoral joint during walking and stair-climbing, focusing on differences in anterior-posterior sliding and internal/external rotation of the tibia relative to femur, between the braced ACL-deficient knee, unbraced ACL-deficient knee, and the contralateral/uninjured knee.
Time frame: <1wk (pre-operative)
Dynamic tibiofemoral kinematics during sports activities in ACL-reconstructed-knees
This study will use dynamic stereo x-ray (pulsed bi-plane fluoroscopy) to measure the dynamic movements of the tibiofemoral joint during dynamic movements and sports activities, focusing on differences in anterior-posterior sliding and internal/external rotation of the tibia relative to femur, between the braced ACL-reconstructed knee, unbraced ACL-reconstructed knee, and contralateral/uninjured knee.
Time frame: 7-9 months (post-operative)
Percent symmetry in 3D motion capture kinematics and kinetics
Whole-body kinematics and ground reaction forces will be calculated to assess joint angle and ground reaction force symmetry between braced and unbraced conditions during activities of daily living (\<1wk) and dynamic/sports activities(7-9months post-operatively).
Time frame: <1wk; 7-9months
Muscle contribution levels in braced vs unbraced knee
Electromyography sensors will detect differences in muscle contributions (in major muscles of the lower extremity) between the braced ipsilateral leg, unbraced ipsilateral leg, and contralateral leg during activities of daily living and dynamic sports activities.
Time frame: <1wk; 7-9 months
Subject Satisfaction
An overall satisfaction score for brace comfort will be obtained from the 'Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology.'
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Time frame: 2 months; 4 months; 7-9 months